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GREAT EXPLOSION 



United States Ordnance Stores, 



Wlilcli occnrel in MoMle. ou lie 25tli day of May, 1865. 



TOCtETIIER "WITH THE PK0CEEDI2S[GS OP THE PRINCIPAL SUFFERERS, TAKEN 
WITH THE VIEW OF CAUSING A TRUTHFUL AND ACCURATE REPORT AND RE- 
CORD TO BE MADE OF THE HEAVY LOSSES OCCASIONED BY THIS TERRIBLE 
DISASTER, WITH AN ENQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT, AND 
AN APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR INDEMNITY, 
BASED UPON THE PLEDGE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE 
UNITED STATES ARMY OF OCCUPATION, GIVEN UPON THE SUR- 
RENDER OF THE CITY, AND UPON THE EVIDENCE ELICITED, 
AND THE VERDICT RENDERED BY THE UNITED STATES 
COURT MARTIAL, WHICH WAS HELD IN THE CITY OP 
MOBILE. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING THE 
CAUSES OP THE EXPLOSION. 






MOBILE; 
Henry Farrow & Co., Printers. 

1869. 



On the 29tli of August, 1865, a meeting of the principal suffer- 
ers by the great explosion of the United States Ordnance Stores^ 
which occurred on the 2oth of May, 18Co, was held in the office 
of the Mobile Insurance Company. 

On motion of J. Emanuel, N. W. Perry was appointed Chair- 
man and Chas. n. Fonde, Secretary. 

On motion of J. C. Callioun, it Avas resolved that a Committee 
be appointed for the purpose of having a correct and truthful 
report prepared, embracing what facts can be ascertained in re- 
gard to the cause of the disastrous accident, as well as to ascer- 
tain the amount of damages sustained by each individual, firm 
or corporation; and in compliance with this resolution, the 
following named persons were appointed a Sui)ervising Com- 
mittee : 

]S^. W. Perry, Chairman, W. J. LedYard, 

D. W. Goodman. J. C. Calhoun. 

On motion of D. W. Goodman, it was further resolved that 
the Supervising Committee shall be assisted by a competent 
Board of Mechanics, whose duty it shall be, after examination 
of the j)remises, to make estimates of damages and loss on all 
buildings, machinery, &c.; and the following nauied Master 
Mechanics of Mobile were appointed : 

Wm. H. Sadler, Mason, 
Thos. J. Riley, Slater. 
James Barnes, Carpenter. 
J. B. Ollis, Machinist. 
John King, Wharf Constructor. 

And ChaSi H. Fonde, who was an eye-witness of the explosion^ 
was selected to prepare the report for publication, intended to 
serve impartially, as the basis of a claim for indemnity against 
the United States Government, while the facts are fresh in the 
memory of those present, well knowing the demands of com- 
merce, and the recuperative energy of our people, will, in the 
course of time, remove the evidences of destruction; and that 
delay will render it more difficult to collect together those proofs 
of loss and damages which are indispensable to a proper and 
equitable adjustment of their claims for indemnity at the hands 
of the Government of the United States. 



To tlie Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America, in Congress assembled : 

From time to time, under tlie disi^ensations of mysterious 
Providence, individuals and nations are visited with some great 
calamity, terrible in its private agony, tragic and awful in its 
public woe. The veil of peace had scarcely been drawn over the 
horrors of the late war, by the national supremacy, when Mobile 
reposing in trustfnl security under the i^romised protection of 
the United States, was rocked to its centre, by a sudden and 
terrible explosion, unparalleled in its destruction of life and 
property. Pestilence, Flood and Fire, had in turn chastened 
her people, but all the combined trials and losses of the past, 
were but drops in the sea of trouble, occurring in the halcyon 
days of a nation's peace, the heart of the country would have 
wept, as it dwelt upon the particulars and details of such a dis- 
aster, and relief would have followed sympathy, as the tears fol- 
low each other. But the destruction and death seemed so much 
like an echo of the recent war, that the wearied people sickened 
with so much blood, and so much sorrow, looked uj)on it as an 
api^endix to that sad history of war to which they had become 
inured. 

Your memorialists, sufferers by this great explosion, now that 
the past belongs to history, the impartial and uniirejudiced judge, 
would respectfully, as citizens of the United States, beg to tax 
your time and attention with a brief account of this crash of mat- 
ter and wa'eck of life. 

Mobile had, under a kind Providence, been mercifnlly spared 
the destruction that had befallen other Southern cities, and after 
the close of the war, had started with a hearty acceptance of the 
new order of things, on the march of recuperation and re-con- 
struction. With the small means at their command, her citizens 
cheerfully and hopefully embarked upon a new life. The streets 
were once more crowded, and the stir of returning trade had 
succeeded to the boom of cannon. The Warehouses were filled 
with Cotton, and the wharves could scarcely accommodate 
the demands of the commercial rush. The future looked hope- 
ful and bright, but alas, on the 25th day of May, 1865, there Avas 
a dreadful awakening from this dream of prosperity. Suddenly, 
as if by some great volcanic up-heaving of the earth, a black 
mass sprang- into i\\e quiet sky, and spreading its lurid wings, 
dealt death and terror for miles around. It seemed a writhing 



giant — gaunt anil grim — i)oise(l in mid air, from whose wondrous 
loins sprang bursting shells, flying timbers, bales of cotton, bar- 
rels of rosin, bars and sheets of iron, bricks, stones, wagons, 
horses, men, Avomen and children, commingled and mangled into 
one immense mass. The heart stood still, and the stoutest 
cheek paled, as this rain of death fell from the sky, and crash 
after crash foretold a more fearful fate yet impending; the lurid 
flames now began to leap forth from the wreck, and the alarm 
bells, with terror in their notes, rang out their warning of a new 
danger yet to be encountered; old and young, soldier and citizen, 
now vied with each other, in deeds of daring, to rescue the 
crushed and imprisoned from a still more lingering and fearful 
death. 

General Granger despatched a messenger to Brigadier General 
Dennis, with orders to detail all the soldiers in the city and vi- 
cinity, and to impress all men found in the streets, to aid in the 
work of rescue, and to stay the progress of the flames; in a short 
time large numbers of soldiers, sailors and firemen were seen 
uniting their efforts, side by side, with the sailors and soldiers 
of the United States, emulating each other, in deeds of valor, in 
the cause of suffering humanity; hour after hoiu' they toiled amid 
exploding shells and crumbling walls, bringing forth, one after 
another, the writhing forms of the mangled and blackened corpses 
of the dead ; but the raging fires and deadly missiles seemed 
loath to cease the work of destruction, and some of these brave 
men lost their lives hj venturing too far in the burning district ; 
led on by the groans of some helpless sufferer, they would spring 
forward, nerved by wails of anguish wrung fi'om the bosom of 
some wife, mother or sister, many of whom, with frantic cries 
and gestures, were rushing through the dangerous precincts, 
calling their loved ones; one elderly matron was weeping and 
wringing her hands over what she supposed was the remains of 
her son, identified, as she thought, by a ring discovered on his 
finger, when at the moment, her boy, powder-burned and black- 
ened, wallvcd uj) and raising her said, mother I am unhurt ; the 
reaction was too great, and the poor mother was borne off in a 
swoon. Still as the smoke-begrimmed forms of the rescuers 
bore out some newly discovered victim renewed shrieks of these 
women, as they gathered round, proclaimed the recognition of 
some dear friend or relative ; some had legs blown off, others 
Avitliout an arm, others heads crushed, and many in such a con- 
dition as to be scarce recognizable as human beings; it was 



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agonizing, awful beyond expression ; still, fitr in the niglit the 
heroic work of rescue went on, notwithstanding the dreadful 
rumor that was rife, of fifteen tons more powder in the ruins 
not yet ignited, which would soon engulph them all. 

The scene after midnight was dismal and the desolation around 
complete ', the ambulance trains, with the wounded, had disap- 
peared, a number of ghastly corpses laid out on the wharves, 
were now and then made visible by the lurid light of the flaming 
iiiins ; the direction of the streets were scarcely to be traced 
amid the vast heaps of bricks and mortar, Avhile the sickening 
fumes of the burning carcasses of mules, horses and human be- 
ings, mingled with the stifling smoke of burning hay, cotton and 
rosin, and ever and anon a heavy explosion of shell, all conspired 
to protect this dreadful holocaust from the intrusion of those who 
were bravely battling all those elements of dread and horror, in 
hopes ot rendering succor to the i^oor unfortunates, whose groans 
and cries reached their ears from under piles of fallen timbers and 
crumbled walls. Let memory recall for a moment the busy scene 
that was presented by this entire section of the city, previous to 
the explosion, and view it from some elevated position. One 
can scarcely believe the evidence of the senses that all this 
change was wrought in a single instant. Before the explosion 
the eye rested upon long lines of substantial Buildings, Ware- 
houses, Cotton Presses, Foundries and Mills, all in operation, 
with their numerous employees 5 steamboats loading and unload- 
ing at the wharves 5 on the streets many drays and long trains 
of army wagons, and in many of the Cotton Yards and Sheds, 
every available spot Was filled with negro men, women and chil- 
dren, intermingled with a large number of negro troops ; the 
wharves were piled with bales of Hay, Cotton, and large quan- 
tities of Wood ; all reduced to a grand mass of ruins and deso- 
lation in a moment; and where the magazine, a two-story Brick 
Building stood, is now a pond of water ten feet deep. It is safe 
to say the like has never occurred before in the history of calami- 
ties, resulting from explosions of this nature. It may pass from 
the memory of those who read, but will never be forgotten by 
those who witnessed it. 



7 
THE FOECE OF THE SHOCK. 

So heavy was tbe report, that the officers and men stationed at 
Fort Morgan, thirty miles distant, were so startled and alarmed 
that they simnltaneously rushed to the parapets, the general 
impression being that a monitor, which lay in the vicinitj^, had 
exploded her magazine. Mr. Meade, of Adams Express Com- 
pany, reported that the noise of the explosion was distinctly 
heard by the passengers on the train, while in motion, forty 
miles from the city. In the city the shock was so gTeat as, 
in several instances, to cause instant death without the least 
appearance of injury to the body. Mr. John Kavanaugh, who 
was on board the steamboat Kate Dale, was an instance of 
this kind. An officer, who had just dismounted from his horse 
and was standing by him at the time, had his horse instantly 
killed by the concussion, but escaped himself. A man was 
blown off' the wharf at the foot of Church street, full three- 
quarters of a mile from the magazine. Many jjersons were ren- 
dered deaf, and some are known to have remained so. In the 
vicinity of the Battle House, corner of St. Francis and Eoyal 
streets, Cabs and Carriages were capsized, and in some in- 
stances, the horses fell as though shot dead. 

In the Battle House was enacted a scene of the wildest panic 
aud confusion. Some hundred or more guests were seated at 
the dinner table when the explosion occurred. The plas- 
tering fell upon them. Shrieking women and pale-faced men 
all rushed for the doors, midst over-turned tables, shivered glass, 
crockery and mirrors; the very waUs seemed about to fall and 
crush them. During the panic one gentleman leaped from the 
balcony into the street, a height of twenty feet. The inmates 
of nearly every house in the city believed at first that their par- 
ticular dwelling was the subject of some terrific shock. The 
Churches and other public buildings hatl their doors and win- 
dows destroyed, and were otherwise damaged. So great was the 
force of the shock throughout the entire city, that universal ter- 
ror and consternation was depicted on every countenance ; the 
principal streets were strewn with the wrecks of vehicles and 
stunned or struggling horses ; the side-walks were covered with 
glass, broken from the windows; many stores and dwellings 
were unroofed and presented an appearance as though the air 
within them had exploded in consequence of the great vacuum 
created without. 



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Sucli are some of the details of this volcanic explosion. Your 
memorialists would now beg to call your attention to the annexed 
plans and diagrams, made from actual survey, and setting forth 
by metes and bounds their several interests. 

It is also prayed that reference may be had to the verified esti- 
mates, made by responsible and reliable citizens and mechanics, 
of the actual loss sustained by your memorialists. The estimates 
are equitable, and do not include any element based upon the 
loss of rents, and cessation of business, which in many cases still 
exist, as some have not been able to rebuild, and have nothing 
left of their once valuable and productive x>roperty, but shape- 
less, useless ruins. Your memorialists cannot, at this time, fur- 
nish exact testimony as to the precise way in which the catas- 
trophe occurred. Under military orders, an unusual and unsafe 
amount of ammunition, of all kinds, was collected in Pomeroy 
& Marshall's Warehouse ; all the ordnance turned over by the 
Confederate officers was concentrated at this point, as they were 
informed, for shipment; it was stated that on the day of the ex- 
plosion negroes had been employed by the officer in charge to 
transfer fixed ammunition into the Warehouse ; that thus formed 
into line and loaded and capped shells were passed and thrown 
from hand to hand; that the fall and explosion of one shell thus 
strangely handled, had sped the officer and his employees into 
eternity. Eeports and returns inaccessible to your memorialists 
are, no doubt, in the archives of the War Department, which 
would throw much light upon the subject. 

Your memorialists, in the name of Equity a^d Justice, pray 
that all papers that may unfold the Truth of this mysterious 
event be called for and fully examined, so that right may be 
done. 

Your memorialists do not deem it necessary to urge upon your 
Honorable bodies any argument, but this truthful statement of 
facts. Helpless, under the conditions of their surrender ; unable 
to protest against the order, so carelessly given, which accumu- 
lated in a iiopulous city, such an unusual amount of exi)losive 
material; trusting quietly in the promise of futiu'e protection, 
so positively given, they had confided life and property to the 
keeping of the Government ; to the same Government to whom 
they now appeal for relief. 



STATE OF ALABAMA, ) 

MOBILE COUNTY. ) 

Personally appeared before me, Joseph JSeaivall, a Notary Public, 
ill aud for said county, duly eomuiissioued and qualitied, John 
F. Eawls, who being- duly sworn, did depose and say that in 
April and May, 1805, he was in tlie employ of the Mobile & Ohio 
Bail Eoad Company, that it was his business to direct the load- 
ing and discharging, at Mobile, of all Freight Trains; that large 
quantities of ammunition of every description, from time to time, 
came over said Eail Road to Mobile, for the Military Authorities 
of the United States, which, on its arrival, Avas taken in posses- 
sion by an officer or officers of the United States, and by his or 
their direction removed by men in their employ to Marshall's 
Warehouse; that the men so employed, in presence of their Offi- 
cers, handled the ammunition so carelessly that the employees of 
the R. R. Co. Avere in constant apprehension of its being exi)loded. 
He further states that on the 25tli of May, 1805, a large quantity 
of torpedoes, of shell, loaded and capped, and other ammunition, 
was being so removed from the R. R, Depot to said Warehouse; 
that he saw men tampering with the torpedoes, trying to open 
them, and other men handling the shell, &c„ so carelessly as to 
attract the attention of every person about the depot ; that he 
directed the attention of the officer in charge of the men to the 
.subject, but that he appeared as indifferent to the danger as the 
men themselves, and that while said officer and the men were so 
employed, and before the amnuinition was all removed from the 
depot, an explosion took place at Marshall's Warehouse, which 
laid in waste all that part of the City; and, as he verily believes, 
in consequence of the careless handling of the ammunition then 
being removed. 



JOHN F. RAWLS. 



Sworn to and subscribed before me, ) 
this 7th day of December, 1801>. ( 

J. SEAWELJa 

Notary i*nblic. 



Also appeared before me, the said Notary, H. Penkosk Yass, 
yrho being duly sworn, did depose and say that in Ai)ril and May, 
1865, he was Clerk, and now is Freight Agent at Mobile, of the 



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Mobile & Oliio Rail Road Co., and that lie had full knowledge of 
all the freight that passed over said Road to and from Mobile. 

He further states, that in April and May, 1865,-large quanti- 
ties of ammunition of various kinds came over said Rail Road to 
Mobile, for the United States Military Authorities, all of which 
upon its arrival was taken in possession by said authorities, and 
by them hauled from the depot of said Comi^any to Marshall's 
Warehouse; that on the 25th of May, I8G0, a large quantity of 
torpedoes, shell, loaded and capped, and other ammunition was 
being so hauled from said depot to said warehouse ; that it was 
all handled by negro soldiers in charge of an Officer of the Uni- 
ted States, and while it was in the course of removal, and before 
all had been taken from the depot, an explosion took place at 
Marshall's Warehouse, which destroyed most of the buildings and 
other property in the northern part of the City. He further 
states that he verily believes that said explosion was the result 
of the reckless handling of the ammunition then being removed. 

H. PENROSE VASS. 
Sworn to and subscribed before me, 
this 7th day of December, 1869. 

J. SEAWELL, 

Notary Public. 



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LIST OF PROPERTY DESTROYED AND NAME OF OWNERS. 



NAME. 

Hrown's Warehouse- 
Holland Warehouse. 



OWNERS. 



John A. Campbell 

i John A. Campbell, 
-; Henry Bright and 
( Heirs of John Goldthwaite. 

L John A. Campbell, 
Goldthwaite Warehouse, -j Henry Bright and 

( Heirs of John Goldtlnvaite. 

( John A. Campbell, 

Bright Warehouse < Henry Bright and 

( Heirs of John Goldthwaite. 

i John A. Campbell, 

Beers' Warehouse -] Henry Bright and 

/ Heirs of John Goldthwaite. 



AMOUNT. 
$38,457 



Planters' Press. 



Planters' Warehouse. . 



I N. W. Perry. 

j John D. Ragland and 
( N. W. Perry. 



Okolona Warehouse N W. Perry. . 

City Warehouse & Wharf N. W. Perry. 
Ice House N. W. Perry. . 



Goodman Warehouse. 



Jones' Press and Wharf. 



Union Press Warehouse . 



Alabama Press and Wharf- 



Estate of Wm. Jones, Jr. i 

and D. W. Goodman. j 

Estate of Wm. Jones, Jr. j 

and D. W. Goodman. j 

Estate of Wm. Jones, Jr. j 

and D. W.Goodman. j 

i J. Emanuel and estate of j 

! Wm. Jones, Jr. ] 



.,„, „ -iiir^^^i „„„„ i J- Emanuel and estate of / 

Alabama Warehouse -J ^^^^ j^^^^^ j^. ^ 

Emanuel & Gaines' Warehouse — J. Emanuel 

Ten Brick Stores and Warehouses — J. Emanuel 

Factors' Press and Warehouse — Stock Company 

Shippers' Warehouse Heirs of W. E. Kennedy . 

Shippers' Press Heirs of W. E. Kennedj^ 

Pomeroy&Marshall's W.H Estate of P. B. Pomeroy. . 

Mississippi Warehouse. . . Edward Begouen 

Magnolia Warehouse M. H. Bloodgood 

Calhoun's Warehouse. ... J. C. Calhoun 

Coley's Warehouse Estate of Sanford Coley. .. 

Selma Warehouse Estate of Sauford Coley. . 



9,700 
9,222 
3,650 



3,921- 


-$26,493 


10,798 




19,504- 


-$30,302 


29,824 




21,386 




10,047- 


-161,257 


29,515 




41,000 




11,000- 


-$81,515 


34,338 




10,645- 


-$44,983 


10,875 




17,500—128,375 




29,485 


20,800 




2,900- 


-$23,700 




22,500 




17,931 




25,700 




17,975 


10,647 




9,496- 


-120,143 



$468,816 



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Amouut brought forward, 

Chandler Warehouse Estate of A. W. Gordon . 

Auze Warehouse Estate of A. W. Gordon . 

Aikin's Warehouse, No. 2 Estate of A. W. Gordon . , 

Bloodgood Warehouse. . . B. S. Skates & Co 

Mobile Foundry B. S. Skates & Co 

Montgomery Warehouse. . G. W. Tarletou 

Aikin's Warehouse, No. 1. John G. Aikin , 

Merchants' Press W. P. Hammond 

c!t 4. -D ixr 1 ^ Stallworth, Shackelford 

State Press Warehouse . . . -j ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^ ^^ 

Hamilton Warehouse. . . . Mrs. John Scott 

Orange Grove Warehouse. Mrs. John Scott 

Miller's Warehouse William Miller 

Campbells' Warehouse George A. Tuthill 

Merchants' Warehouse W. L. Truwitt 

Eslava Warehouse Estate of E. Lockwood ... 

Ketchum Warehouse D. W. Goodman and others . 

Wellington Warehouse. . . Wm. H. Ketchum 

Veroni Wnrehonse -* ^^*'^^^ ^^ •^- *■'• Thompson ) 

V erona W arebouse ^ ^^^^^ g ^ Gallup. j • 

/-I r TVT -n \nr 1 i John H. Garner and 

Garner & Nevill Warehouse -j -yy jj Nevill 



$468,81(1 

10,536 
9,200 

5,000— $24,736 

6,185 

3,500—$ 9,685 
16,860 
13,444 
11,000 



5,168 
4,440- 



Campbell's Press. 



j W. F. Cleveland, Jr. and ) 
■ I Estate of Jas. Campbell. )' ' 



Globe Exchange, 
kitchen, vfcc. 



j W. F. Cleveland, Jr. and ) 

} Estate of Jas. Campbell. ^ • • ■ • 

Block of 6 three story stores .... 

Block of 5 four story stores .... 

Corinth Warehouse Jas. H. Daughdrill & G. W. Bond. 

Malone & Foote's Warehouse — J. B. Malone and C. K. Foote. 

Marble Yard Jarvis Turner 

Mobile & Ohio R R Depots Stock Company 

Garner House John H. Garner.. 

Five Stores three stories. . . Mrs. Eliza Battle 

Two Brick Buildings C. A. Gilbert 

One Brick Building C. A. Gilbert and L. M. Wilson. . 

Machine Shop and Foundry Ollis & Toulmin 

Brick Building Estate John B. Toulmin 

Brick Buildings, Stables, &c. John D. Ragland 

Brick House and Store. . . . Jas. Barnes 

Brick Stores J. T. Wiswall 

Battle House Stock Company. 

Brick Dwellings T. J. Riley 

Brick Dwellings J. S. Gliddon 

Foundry and Machine Shop Estate of O. Sibley 

Blacksmith Shop T. B. Lyons 

Magee& Smith Warehouse. D. W. Goodman 



11,847 

-I 9,608 
5,200 
4,190 
7,800 
7,655 
6,210 
3,903 

3,500 
3,000 



1,500 

3,500 

6,000 

1,200— $12,200 

8,394 

2,500 

1,215 

28,000 

8,800 

11,645 

12.300 

6,200 

7,000 

5,000 

4,500 

4,375 

2,009 

3,000 

1,800 

1,000 

700 

500 

300 



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Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated ti\-e squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; roof crushed, walls partially throwti 
tlown ; bounded as described in the ground plan annexed. Pro- 
perty of .V. W. Oordou. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 2,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 7,200 .f 9,200 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above. Nine Thousand Two 
Hundred (9,200) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Sigucd] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 

JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 



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CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE 
State of Alabama. 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary I'ublic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well kno^ni to me, and niade oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructinj:^ the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



A^LABAIVX^V WAKEIIOtJSE. 



Had brick Malls; sheds covered with slate; storage capacity 
about .'),0(>0 bales of cotton ; contained at the time of the explo- 
sion about 1,500 bales of cotton, all of Avhich was burned ; situa- 
ted immediately opposite across the street (Lipscomb) from 
Pomeroy and ^larshall Warelnnise, where the explosion occur- 
red; bounded as described in the .urouml i)Ian annexed. Proper- 
ty of Jonathan Emanuel and estate of Wm. Jones, -Jr. 



Lipscomb Street— 224 feet. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 4,40.1 

Lumber, Slate, Gutters and Labor for Sheds... o.mo 
Lumber and Labor for Floors 1 ,000 — §10,045 

We, the nndersigned, IMaster ]\reclii'nics of IVIobile, examined 
carefully the above described i)remiscs since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as si)ecitied above. Ten TliousancI Six 
Hundred and Forty-tive (10,(i4r>) Dollars to rebuild tlie same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADbEU. .Muson. 

.IAS. BAHNICS. CaiiK'ntcr. 
THUS. .1. KILEV, SluttT. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 

State of Alabama. j 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, didy com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructin<;- the above descril)ed 
property, to the best of their knowledjie and belief, the same 
liavinj; been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, «S:c., suitable for rebuildin.n. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1800. 

CHxVS. U. FONDE, N. P. 



^XOIVTGO^IEIiY WAXIE HOUSE. 



Had Brick Avails; fshods covored Avith slate; st()ra*;c capaci- 
ty about 5,000 bales cotton ; contained at tlie time of the ex- 
plosion ab(nit 1,500 bales cotton, put in a short time before by 
the U. S. (Jovernment, bron<;ht to the city by their transports, 
all of which was burned ; situated on the secon<l square south 
of where the explsion occurred; bounded as described in the 
ground plan annexed. Property of George W. Tarleton. 

Adams Street— 224 feet. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATIOX. 

Brick Work $ 5,720 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Roof. S,<SOO 

Gates, Gutters and Floors 2.340 -$1(>,8G0 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examiiu d 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specitied, Sixteen Thousand 
Eight Hundred and Sixty (10,8(50) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, CiiriH-nter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named .Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and ma<le oath that the altove is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, tiie .same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1800. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



PL^VIVTICIIS' WAIJEIIOTJHE. 



Had brick mmHs ; slicds covcicd witli slate; storaj^c capacit.v 
about 8,000 bales of cotton ; situated in the second square south 
from where the explosion occurred; contained at the time of the 
explosion about 1,'200 bales of cotton, half of which was buiiicd, 
together with the east half of the Avareh<ms(^ up to the division 
of the fire walls; bounded as described in the j^round plan an 
uexed. Property of N. W. Perry {'{) and John I). JJa.nland. (]) 
Congress Street— 224 feet. 



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Yard 224 foct by ° 



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Shed 112 foot by 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTOILVTIOX. 

Prick Work .>$ 4,.S()0 

Lumber, Slate, Clutters and Labor for Poof 1LM(»4 

Lunibi'r for Floors and (Jates l',()00— 81'),;"i04- 

^Ve, tlie undcisij^iicd, ."Master JMeclianics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since tlie explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above sjieciticd, Nineteen Thousand 
Five Hundred and Pour (ll>,r)04) Dollars, to reltuild the same. 

LSi-nedJ WM. II. SADi.ER, .Mason. 
JAS. 15AHNES, Caipcntor. 
TIIOS. J. lULEV, Slater. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, \ 
S'l'ATK OF Alaija:ma. ( 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, didy com- 
missioned and swoiii, tlie above named Master Mcclianics of 
]\Iobile, well known to me, and made oatli that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstrnctin;.; the above <lesciibed 
projicrty, to tli(^ best of their knowlcdj.;!' and belief, the same 
luivinj;- been made in view of tlu; premises and diw allowance 
made for the brick, c\:c., suitable for rcbiiil<ling. 

(Jlccn under my hand and seal of n(}icc, tSeplcmJtcr, ISfKI. 

CIIAS. II. FONDE, X P. 



1$1{IGHIT'» WAKEIIOXJSE. 



Had brick walls; sIuhIs covoiod with slate; storajio. capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where the 
explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the ground plan 
annexed. Property of John A. Campbell, II. Uright and estate 
of John Goldthwaite. 

Water Street— 210 feet. 



45 feet. 




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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR llESTORATION. 

Brick AVork 8 o.lO 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 3,300 — §3,050 

We, the undersigned, Master IMechanics of ]Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the exi)losion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above si)eciticd, Three Thousand 
Six lluudred and Fifty (3,Gr)0) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Siimc-d] WM. II. SAI)LKI{. ^lason. 
JAS. I5AKNHS, CarpcnltT. 
THUS. J. lUbEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. f 

rersonally api)eared before me, a Xotary IMiblic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master .Alechaiiics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
proi)erty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the picmiscs and due allowance 
made for the brick, «:v:c., suitable lor rebuilding. 

(Jicoi iindcr my hand and .seal of ojjivv^ JSepfcmbcr, 18(JG. 

CHAS. U. FONDE, lY. P. 



PLAIXTERS' PRESS. 



Brick building- • two stories ; covoied -with slate ; contained 
two Tyler Presses with forty inch cylinders, Boiler, and Engine ; 
used for compressing cotton fen- sliii)inent. The Cioverinnent 
had it in use at the time of the exi)losi(»n. The building was 
almost entirely destroyed — crushed down ; several i»ersons an<l 
two horses that were at work in the building were killed by the 
fall. There was about 400 bales of cotton, pressed, standing on 
the wharf in front of the Press ready for the steamer to take on 
board to carry to the shipping in the Bay of Mobile, which were 
set on tire by the explosion and burne«l, together witli the surface 
of the Wharf down to the piling. Situated about 1,000 feet from 
where the explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the 
ground plan annexed. Property of N. W. Perry and John D. 
liagiand, half each. 

Front Street— 110 feet. 



BOILER AND ENGINE. 



TYLER PRESS. 



TYLER PRESS. 



Two-story. 



BUILDING 30 FEFT HIGH. 



OFFICE. 



;J5 by 13 ft. 



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•J88J Oil— ^88'^^S oo.i9raraoo 
MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork, 8 .V"> 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Poof .■i,0<>0 

Floors, Oftices, Kitchen, &c 1 ,8(i;) 

Pepairing AVharf Lr^OO— §10,708 

Wc, the iin(l('rsiu:n('(l, blaster ^Icclianics of Mobile, exiiinineil caielully the 
above described premises since tiie explosion, and estimate that it will cost, as 
above speeitied, Ten Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninetv-eii,rht (10, 7'J8) Dol- 
lars to rebuild the same. [Signed] WM. II. S.ADLKH, '.Mason. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF WftBILE, ( TiH)S.^*J^?uTHY;''Sr.'' 

STATE OF ALAllAMA. ) JOlIX KIXO, Wharf Constructor. 

Personally aitjieared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named .Master .Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath tliat the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, tlie same 
having been made in view of the ]>remises and <lue allowance 
made for the brick, cS:c., suitable for r(d)uihling. 

Given nndcr my hand and seal of <>lfi<-c, Sej)temhe)\ 180(5. 

CHAS. 11. FOXDE, X P. 



^XAOEE &, }^3XITH'S TTAR-EHOXJSE. 



Ilad brick Avails ; sbecls covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 2,500 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; slightly injured ; bounded as described 
in the ground plan annexed. Property of D. AV. Goodman. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 
All the damages 



.$300 



We, the und(Msigned, ^Slaster ]\[eelianies of INIobile, examined 
carefully the al)()\e described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate th;it it will cost, iis spccifled above, Three Hundred 
(oOO) Dollars, to rebuild the s;ime. 

[Signod] W-AI. ir. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. HI LEY, Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF AIOBILE, 



State of Alabama. 



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Persoiiiilly npixjiicd before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named blaster Mechanics of 
jNIobih'. well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estiimite for tlie <-ost of recoiistructiiig the above described 
property, to the liest of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been miide in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &i'., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office^ September, 18GG. 

CHAS. n. FONDE, X. P. 



EM:A.]VXJEL & OAIIVES' WAR^EIIOXJSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 5,000 bales of cotton; only partially destroyed; bounded 
as described in ground plan annexed. Property of Jonathan 
Emanuel. 

State Street— 224 feet. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 2,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 7,800 

Gates, Gutters and Office 1,075 

$10,875 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Ten Thousand Eight 
Hundred and Seventy-five (10,875) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. / 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ]\Iaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of rccon.structing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowlcdg*^ and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the ]>remises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable lor rebuildiug. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, Septemher, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. rONDE, X. P. 



BROWIX'S WA.rtEMOXJSE. 



Had Brick walls; sheds covered Avith slate; storage capaci- 
ty about 15,000 bales cottou ; situated diagonally southeast 
across Lipscomb and Water streets from where the explosion 
occurred; bounded as described in ground plan annexed; oc- 
cupied at the time by the U. S. Quartermaster Department to 
keep beef cattle in, where many of them were killed by the fall- 
ing timbers and brick. Property of John A. Campbell. 

Water Street— 310 feet. 





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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work, $11,800 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Eoof 25,757 

Gates and Gutters 000— $38,457 

We, the imdersigTied, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefidly the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Thirty-eight Thou- 
sand Four Hundred and Fifty-seven (38,457) Dollars to rebuild 
the same. [Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

.TAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. f 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master ^Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, l^eptember, 18CG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



ESLA.VA. \f^AIftEHOXJSE. 



Had Brick walls; slieds covered with slate; storage capaci- 
ty about 3,000 bales cotton ; situated about two squares from 
where the explosion occurred and badly crushed ; bounded as 
described in ground plan annexed. Property of the estate of 
E. Lockwood, of New York City. 







Congress Street— 224 feet. 






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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 2,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 5,280 

Gates and Gutters 375 

S7,655 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified. Seven Tliousand 
Six Hundred and Fifty-five (7,055) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, :Mason. 
•IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath tliat the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing tlic above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1866. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, .V. P. 



VEI10]VA WAREHOUSE. 



Has brick walls ; slieds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 10,000 bales of cottou; but slightly iujiired; bounded as 
described in ground iilan aimexed. Property of the estate of J. C. 
Thompson & 15. C. Gallup, and put in order at a cost of $3,500. 

Pee Street. 





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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration $3,500 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as specified above. Three Thousand Five 
Hundred (3,500) Dollars, to rebuikl the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. i 

Personally ai>i)oared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
l)roperty, to tlie best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1800. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



JOIVES' PRESS. 

A brick building; two stories; covorod with slnto; contained 
Boiler, Engine and two Tyler Tresses with 48 inch Cylinders, such 
as are used for compressinj;- cotton for shii)inent ; situated di- 
rectly op])osite across Commerce street from (ioodman AN'are- 
liouse, and a short distance from Avhere the ex])losion occurred ; 
buildin«>' Avas blown into fragments and afterwards huriH'd ; the 
Wharf in front, 2o0 by .3()() feel, had a large (j nan tity of hay, 
oats, &c., belonging to the United States Government, which 
was burned, also the surface of the AVharf down to the jtiling. 
Many lives were lost that were lodging in this building. There 
was a large amount of ^Machinery in this building for the puri)oso 
of manufacturing whiskey, where they had been i)rosecuting 
that branch of business. Bounded as described in the ground 
plan annexed. Property of estate of Wm. Jones, Jr. and Duke 
W. Goodman. Front Street— 120 feet. 



[PRESS] BOILER AND ENGINE. [PRESS] 



LARGE TWO-STORY BUILDING 120 BY SO FEET, 



FOR COMPRESSING COTTON. 



•;88j OSI— ^88-i;s ooaararaoo 

.MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 6,820 

Lumber, Slate, Gutters and Windows for Roof, Floors. «fec. and 

Labor 8,680 

Two Tyler Presses and other Macliinerv 20,500 

Damage to tlie Wliarf ' .-),000— .$41 .000 

We, the undersigned, Master Meclianics of Mol)iIe, examined earefullv tiie 
above described premises since the explosion, and estimate that it will cost, as 
specified above, Forty-one Thousand (41,000) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 
[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, .Mason. 
,JAS. RARXES. Carpenter. 

CITY AND COUMY OF MOBILE, \ Tiios. .1. riley. slater. 

STATE OF ALABAMA. i ■I;JVJ\''lif, \^i' *'''".':;',• 

JOHN KING, Uliart Constructor. 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, «luly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master ^Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knoAvh'dgc and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and «lue allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding, 

Criven under my hand and seal of o^cc, Septemher, 180(5. 

CriAS. U. FONDE, N. P. 



^IKriCriAIVTsS' W^^PtEIIOXJSE. 



Had ]Jiiok Avails; sheds covered with slate; storage capaci- 
ty about 5,()(K) bales cotton ; situated about four squares from 
where the explosion occurred and thrown doAvn ; bounded as 
described in ground plan annexed. Pioperty of W. L. Truwitt. 

Congress Street— 240 feet. 









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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 1,500 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 0,300 — $7,800 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechauics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above s])ecifled. Seven Thousand 
Eight Hundred (7,800) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
J AS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ] 

Personally ai)]>eared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to nie, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 
Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18G6. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, y. P. 



SHIPPERS' WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 18,000 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred 5 only i)artially damaged ; bouiuled as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Was the property of 
the heirs of W. E. Kennedy. 



St. Anthony Street— 350 feet. 



Shed 120 feet by 



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YARD 800 BY 75 FEET. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 2,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 18,800—820,800 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefidly the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, T^entv Thousand 
Eight Hundred (20,800) Dollars, to rebuild the same."^ 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 
CITY AXD COUNTY OF ]\rOBILE, ) 
State of ^Vx,Aa3A3iA. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a, 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of tlie premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of o^ce, September, 186G. 

CHAS. H. rONDE, K P. 



OITY WAItEIIOXJSE. 



Had brick Avails ; sheds covered with slate; storaj^c ca])acity 
about 5,000 bales of cotton, and contained at the time of the ex- 
plosion over 4,000 bales, all of Avhieh Avere bnrned ; situated on 
the first square north of Avhere the explosion occurred ; bounded 
as described in the ground plan annexed. The AVharf in front, 
about 300 feet by 100 feet, Avas covered Avith fora<>e (hay, oats, 
&c.) belono-ing- to U. S. Goverunu'nt, landed a short time pre- 
A'ious to the explosion, Avliich Avas bunu'd. Also the surface of 
the Avliarf doAvn to the piling. Property of X. W. Perry. 

Hunt Street— 384 feet. 



YARD S84 BY 57 FEET. ■ >-t 

2 GATE. -axvo 



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I 20 by 15 feet. I 2 



Shed SO ft by S" 



Shed SO ft by 



Shed 112 feet by ^ I Shed 112 feet by 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 0,752 

Lumber, Slate, Gutters and Labor for Sheds... 8,908 
Lumber for Floors, TAvo-story Ofldce, Gates and 

Labor 2,G0G 

Damage to Wharf 3,000—821,386 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the aboA'e described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it Avill cost, as aboAC specified, TAAcnty-one Thou- 
sand Three Hundred and Eighty-six (21,380) Dollar.s, to rebuild 
the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. ,J. RILEY, Slater. 
.JOHN KING, Wharf Constructor. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, \ 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the aboA-e named ]\Iaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, Avell knoAvn to me, and made oath that the aboAC is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the aboAC described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due alloAvauce 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18G6. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



CIIA.]Vr>LEK, AVAREIIOXJSE. 



Had brick Avails ; slieds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cottou; situated two squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; it Avas blown down ; bounded as de- 
cribed in <iiound plan annexed. Property of A. W. Gordon. 







Shed 100 feet by 




Shed 


7S feet by ;;• 










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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOK RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $;j,;}7() 

Lund)cr, Slate iind Labor for Sheds 0,8(50 

Gates and Gutters ;}00— §10,530 

We, the undersigned, jNIaster IMecliaiiics of jNIobile, examined 
carefully the above desciibed pr(Miiises since the exi)losion, and 
estimate that it Avill cost, ;is alioNc s])ccitic(I, Ten Tlionsnnd 
Fi\'e Hundred and Tliirty-six (10,r).>()) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
J.\S. r,AKXi:s, C.iiponter. 
TIIOS. ,1. in LEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF :\I01iILE, \ 
State of Alabaaia. i 

Personally api)enred before nu', a Xotnry Pnblic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named blaster .Aleclianics of 
Mobile, Avell known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstrncting the above described 
j>roperty, to the best of theii' knowledge and belief, the same 
liaving been made in view of the pr<'niises and diw allowance 
made for the brick, «S:c., suitable for rebnilding. 

Given under my hand <(n( .se((l of o^licc, Srptemher^ 18GG. 

CIJAS. II. FONDE, N. F. 



KETCnXT^X WAllEHOXJSK. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with tin ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton; situated ininiodiately across AVater 
street from where the explosion occurred; and was entirely de- 
stroyed — buriuxl over ; bounded as described in the ground plan 
annexed. Property of D. W. Goodman and others. 



Vacant. 



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U GATE 



Shed 90 feet by 



Shell 90 feet liy 



Shed 80 feet by 



Yard 250 by 40 feel. 



Shed 80 feet by 



Shed 80 feet by 



Shed 80 r '01 by ^■ 



•^89J 09S— ^88«HS -IS^B^ 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 4,()(;o 

Lumber, Tin and Labor for Sheds S,l(;o 

Gates liOO 

Deduct one half for bad conditiim 12,4i'(!— $(5,210 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of IMobih', examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above. Six Thousand 
Two Hundred and Ten (0,210) Dollars, to rebuihl the s;imc. 

[Si!,nu'(lJ \VM. II. SADI.EK, Mason. 
J AS. HAKXES, CiiptMitfr. 
TIIOS. J. HILEY, Slater. 



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CITY AND COUNTY OF :M0J5ILE, 
State of Alabama. 

Personally ai>peared before me, a Notary Pnblic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above name<l Master Media iiics of 
Mobih'. well known to me, and made oath thiit the above is a 
just estimate for th(^ cost of reconstiucting the above described 
l)roperty, to the best of their l<Mowh'(lge and bebef, the same 
having been made in view of the premi.ses and due allowance 
ma(h' for the brick, &<•., suitable for rebuihliiig. 

Given under tni/ hand and wdl of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. II. FONDE, X. P. 



1 



COLEY'H WAKIIOTJSK, 



Had brick Avails ; sheds covered Avitli slate; storage capacity 
about 5,000 bales cotton ; had in it at the time of the explosion 
about 1,200 bales cotton, half of which was burned in the east 
half of th(! Warehouse, which caught on fire from tlie explosion 
of shells ; situated in the third square south of where the explo- 
sion occurred; bounded as described in the ground plan an- 
nexed. Property of the estate of Saiiford Colev, of !Xew York 
City. 



She<l 112 fwt by -- B Shed 112 feet by 



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<U GATE. YARD 224 FKET BY 60 

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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork | 2,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 8,272 

Gates and Gutters 375 — $10,047 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Ten Thousand Six 
Hundred and Forty-seven (10,017) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. 1 1. SADLER, Mason. 

.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AXD COUNTY OF MOBILE, \ 
State of Alaba^ia. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master jNIechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, »S:c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1866. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, K P. 



CA31PBELLS-$' \VAR,EHOTJSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 1,500 bales of cotton; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the ground plan 
annexed. Property of G. A. Tuthill. 



Congress Street— 125 feet. 



Shed 60 feet by 



Shed (35 feet by 



GATE. 



YARD 125 BY 40 FEET. 



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Shed 60 feet by 



Shed 65 feet by 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 450 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 1,890 

Also, two-story l)rick building on south side of 

St. Michael, between Water and Commerce... $ 1,850 — 84,190 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, Four Thousand One 
Hundred and Ninety (4,190) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Sigued] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
J AS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AXD COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 
Given under my hand and seal of office^ September^ 18G6. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



HOLLAIVD'S W^AR^EIIOUSK. 



ITad biiek walls ; sheds covered witli slate; storage capacity 
about 3,500 bales of cotton ; situated three squares iVoiii where 
the explosion occurred; bounded as described in the {>round 
plan annexed. Property of J. A. Campbell, Estate of John 
Goldthwaite and Henry i>ri<iht. 



ShedlOOfeetby 



Shed 100 feet by 



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YARD. 



35 feet 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 1,200 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 8,o00— 89,700 

We, the nndersifiued, Master ^Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it Avill cost, as above specitied. Nine Thousand 
Seven Hundred (9,700) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
J AS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alaba^ia. ] 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to nie, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructiujn the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledj;e and belief, the same 
having" been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding-. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N'. p. 



Aiitiiv's WAitn:oxj«sii:, ivo. %i. 



Had briek Avails ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 2,000 bales of cotton ; situated five squares from where 
the explosion occurred; only partially destroyed; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. I*roperty of A. W. 
Gordon. 



YARD 16) BY 70 FKET 



•31V0 



SHED 82 FEET liV 



SHED S2 FEET BY 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $1,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 4,000 

$ 5,000 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the exjdosion, and 
estimate that it Avill cost, as specified above, Five Thousand 
(5,000) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] w:M. H. SADLER, Mason. 

.TA8. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alaba]via. / 

Personally api^eared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Ntaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knoAvledgc and belief, the same 
haAing been made in view of the i»remises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, ISeptember, 1800. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, K P. 



OOKi:iVTM WAREHOUSE. 



Had Brick walls; sbeds covered with slate; storaj^e capaci- 
ty about 0,000 bales cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; bounded as described in ground i)laii 
annexed. Property of J. n. Daughdrill and George W. Bond, 
half each, and put in order at a cost of $7,194. Also, a three- 
story brick building- between Hunt and Lipscomb streets, dam- 
aged in roof, windows, &c., and cost to repair it $1,200. 

Earl Street— 375 feet. 



Slied 125 feet by ^ | Slied 125 feet by ^ | Shed 125 feet by 

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Shed 125 feet by g. I Shod 125 feet by r. I Shed 125 feet by 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration of Warehouse $7,104 

Cost of repairing Building- 1,200—$ 8,394 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above si^ecified, Eight Thousand Three 
Hundred and Ninety Four (8,394) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
.TAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. / 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary I'ublic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
iiaving been made in view of tlie premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office^ September, ISGG. 

CHAS. h. fonde, n. p. 



ooor>M:A:N warehouse. 



Had Brick walls ; shed covered with slate ; its storage ca- 
pacity about 8,000 bales cotton ; situated iminediatelj- north and 
adjoininjif Ponieroy & Marshall's Warehouse, Avhere the explo- 
sion took place ; it was swei)t level by the exi)losion and burned 
over ; bounded as described in the ground i)lan below. Property 
of the estate of Wm. Jones, Jr. and Duke W. Goodman. 

Hunt Street— 224 feet. 



Shed 112 foot by 



Shod 112 feet by 



^ 



Yard 224 feet bv 



Shed 112 feet by 



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Shed 112 feet by 



Yard 224 feet bv 



GATE. 


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Shed 112 feet by ^ 


Shed 112 feet by ^ 



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:mechanics' estimate for restoration. 

Brick Work $ 9,005 

Roof, Lumber, Slate, Gutters and Labor 14,810 

Floors $4,500 and Gates $G00 5,100— §29,515 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost as specified above. Twenty-nine Thou- 
sand Five Hundred and Fifteen (L'9,515) Dollars, to rebuild the 

same. [Signed] AVM. II. SADLER, Mason. 

.IAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge an»l beli<'f, the same 
having been made in view of the luciiiiscs ami due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1800. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, .V. P. 



JAriVIS TXJRNEPt'S MiAHBLE YAKD. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covorod Avitli slate ; (tliis was fornieily 
a Cotton Warehouse); situated six squares from where the explo- 
sion occurred ; slightly damaged; bounded as described in the 
ground plan annexed. Property of Jarvis Turner, and put in 
order at a cost of $1,215. 



SUKU 75 FKET BY 



SHKD 75 FECT BY 



O GATE. 

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YARD 150 BY GO FECT. 



SHED 75 FEET BY 



SHEO 75 FEET BY 



•^saj 091— ^a8J;s Q%ms 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration $1,215 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above specified. One Thousand Two 
Hundred and Fifteen (1,215) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SAULEH, Mason. 
.TAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. KILEY, blater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 

State of Alabama. j 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named blaster ^lechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and du<' allowance 
made for the brick, &C., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1800. 

CIIAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



^XERCHAIVTS' PRESS. 



Was a brick biiikliiig- covered Avitli slate, two stories liigh; 
situated about 700 feet from M'liere the explosion occurred ; only 
partiallj^ damaged; bounded as described in tlie ground plan 
annexed. There Avas in the building a Boiler, Engine and one 
Tyler Press, 48 inch Cylinder, used for pressing Cotton for ship- 
ment. Property of W. P. Hammond and put in order at a cost 
of $11,000. 



Front Street— 150 feet. 



PRESS, BOILER and ENGINE. 



LARGE OPEN BUILDING FOR COMPRESSING COTTON. 



150 BY 80 FEET. 



•^88j OSI— *89*i^S ooaaraxnoQ 

MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 
Brick Work, Lumber, Slate, &c., 811,000 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as specified above. Eleven Thousand 
(11,000) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

.JAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. / 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missione<l and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
IMobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
l)roperty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
liaving been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
nuide for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, i^eptember, 18CG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



TMCAGIVOLIA WAIiEIIOXJSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 7,000 bales of cotton ; situated on the square next west 
(rom where the explosion occurred and ^50 feet therefrom ; 
bounded as described in the ground plan annexed. Property 
of M. II. Bloodgood. 

Magnolia Street— 307 feet. 





Shed 100 feet by 


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Shed 100 feet by 


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Shed 100 feet by y 

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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTOKATIOX. 

Brick Work $ 1>,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Eoof 1(),000 

Gutters and Clates 7,00— 8l.*r>, 700 

We, the undersigned, INIaster IVIechanics of INFobiU', examined 
carefully the above describe*! premises sin(;e the exph)sion, and 
estimate thnt it will cost, as above six-citied, Twenty-Five Thou- 
sand Seven Hundred (25,700) Dollars, to rebuihl the same. 

[Si;,'nccll WM. II. SA1)I-EK, Mason. 
•IAS. HAKNES, t"aiiH-nter. 
THUS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF ]\IOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. s 

Personally ai)iK»ared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Ma.stcr Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to mc, and ma<h' oath that tlie above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of recon.stnicting the; above described 
pro])erty, to the best of their knowledge and beli«'f, tlie same 
liaviiig been ma<le in view of tlie i>i<'inis«'.s and i\\w aUowance 
made lor the brick, tJtc., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and neat of office^ !Septemhe)\ 18G(J. 

CliAS. II. FONDE, N. P. 



TJNIOIV PPtESS WAREHOUSE. 

Had brick avails ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 7,000 bales of cotton ; situated six squares from where the 
explosion occurred ; was badly injured ; bounded as described in 
the ground plan annexed. Property of estate of Wm. Jones, 
Jr. and Duke W. Goodman. 



40 feet 

>. Shed 120 feet by S 

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Shed 130 feet by ^ 


Shed 12 


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Shed 140 feet by 


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Machinery taken out. 


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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $3,000 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 8,000 



-$11,000 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of IMobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Eleven Thousand 
(11,000) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Si-ned] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ] 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary I*ublic, duly com- 
missioned and sworu, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and neal of o^iee, ISeptemher, 186G. 

CHAS. II. rONDE, N. P. 



ORAIVGHC OR-OVE WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cottou ; situated tlirce squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; only partially destroyed ; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Owned by Estate of 
John Scott. 





Shed 75 feet by 


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Shed 75 feet by 






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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTOKATIOX. 

Brickwork $ COO 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 3,840 

§4,440 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specilied. Four Thousand 
Four nundred and Fortv (4,440) Dollars, to rebnild the same. 

[Si^mcd] WM. H. SADLKl?, .Mason. 
J AS. BAItNES. CiiriH'iiter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. i 

Persiuially appeared before me, a Notary Pnblic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, Avell known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstrncting the above described 
lu'operty, to the best of their knowledge an<l belief, the same 
having been made in view of the ])remises antl dne allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of olficr, ^Stptember, ISGf). 

CHAS. 11. FONDE, X. P. 



CALMOTJIV WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered Avitli slate; storage cai:)acity 
about G,000 bales of cotton ; situated about 500 feet from where 
the explosion occurred, and blown down ; bounded as described 
in the ground plan annexed. Was the property of J. C. Calhoun. 

Magnolia Street— 307 feet. 









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3IECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 3,966 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 13,464 

Gates and Gutters 545 — $17,975 

We, the undersigned, IMaster Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, Seventeen Thousand 
Nine Hundred and Seventy-five (17,975) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARXES. Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY. Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabaivia. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, dnl^- com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
l)roperty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having" been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 1866. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



GOLDTIIW^ITE WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick Avails ; sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 3,000 bales of cotton ; situated two squares from -whore 
the exi)losion occurred ; bounded as described in ground i^lan 
annexed. Owned by John A. Campbell, Henry Bright and es- 
tate of John Goldthwaite. 

Adams Street— 160 feet. 













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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

lirick Work 8 2,432 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 0,400 

Gates and Gutters 300— $0,222 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described i)remises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Xine Thousand 
Two Hundred and Twenty-two (9,222) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Signed] WM. 11. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Persoimlly appeared before me, a Notary- Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above describe*! 
l)ro])erty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, tlie same 
having been made in view of the i»remis('S and due alh)wance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuihling. 

Given under mi/ hand and seal of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. II. FONDE, .Y. P. 



OAjMPBELL'K prkss. 



Had brick walls; ('oveic*! with tin; used for compressing cot- 
ton 5 situated four squares from where the exi)losion occurred ; 
bounded as described in the ground ])lan annexed; only partial- 
ly damaged. 

Front Street— 100 feet. 

D2 



I'rcss, Engitie anil HoiliT. 

One Story. 
()|)(,n Hoom 60 by SO IVet. 

For I'omprcssing Cotton. 







■;99J 001— 188«US eoaarauioo 

MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Estimated cost of restoration ^ 1,500 

ALSO, 
Damage to (llobe Ivxcliange, a brick building, two stores, 

Brick Kitchen and Warehouse .'$,500 

Damage to a block of three story r>rick Stores between 

St. Anthony and St. Louis streets 0,000 

Damage to tive four-story Brick Stores between St. 

Michael and St. Francis streets. 1,1'00 

All between Front and Coninierce streets. 

$12,200 
Property of Wm. F. Cleavelaud and estate of Jas. Campbell. 

We, the undersigned, ]\Iaster Mechamcs of ^Mobile, examined 
carefully tln^ above described ])remises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specitie<l above. Twelve Thousand 
Two Hundred (12,200) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Si-ncd] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. j 

Personally appeared before me. a Xotar.\ l'iil)lic, didy <'om- 
missioned and sworn, the above nanu'd blaster ^lechanics of 
iVfobile, well known to me, an<l made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
pro])erty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been niiide in view of the incmises and dne allowance 
made for the brick, cSic., suitable for reltnilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, /September, 1866. 

CHAS. II. FONDE, N. P. 



OAXilVER & IVEVILL'H WAREHOUSE. 

TTad brick wall.s ; shed oovoivd with slate ; storaji^e eai)acit.v 
about 1,500 bales of cotton ; situate<l four squares fiom where 
the explosion occurred ; only partially destroyed ; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Property of John IT. 
Garner and Win, U. Nevill. 

Royal Street— 125 feet. 



SUED 125 FECT BV 



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03 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ 300 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds L*,700 



$3,000 



We, the undersi<j^ned, ]\Iaster INFechanics of ISIobile, examined 
carefully the above described ])remises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above. Three Thousand 
(3,000) Dollars to rebuild the sanu'. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 

JAS. BARNES, ("arin-nter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY. Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, <luly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above name<l blaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and ma<h^ oath that the above is a 
just estimate tor the cost of reconstructing" the above described 
l)roperty, to the best of their knowled<ie and belief, the same 
liavin<>- been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuildinj:. 

Given under my hand and seal of office^ IScptcmhcr, 1800. 

CHAS. II. FONDE, .V. P. 



SHIPPER JS' PRESS. 

A brick buildinji-; covered with slate; two stories; contained 
one Tyler Press, 40 inch Cylinder, witli Boiler and Engine ; situ- 
ated four squares from where the explosion occurred ; only slight- 
ly injured ; bounded as described in the ground i)lan annexed. 
Property of the heirs of W. E. Kennedy, and i)ut in order at a 
cost of $2,900. 



Front Street— 100 feet. 



PRESS, BOILER and ENGINE. 



TWO-STORY BUILDING FOR COMPRESSING COTTON. 



100 BY 80 FEET. 



OFFICE. 



'%ddj 001— ^QQ-i^S 80J8taraoo 

MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration $2,900 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above specified. Two Thousand Nine 
Hundred (2,900) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. IF. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 

State of Alabama. / 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September^ 186C. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



JMALOIVE Sc FOOTE'S T^ArJEHOUSE. 



Was a one-stoiy brick building, covered with slate; situated 
four squares from where the explosion occurred ; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Property of Malone & 
Foote, and put in order at a cost of $2,500. 

Front Street— 100 feet. 




'^88J 001— ^98J^S oojauiraoo 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration $2,500 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefidly the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above specified. Two Thousand Five 
Hundred (2,500) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
J AS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AXD COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabaima. | 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18G6. 

CHAS. n. FONDE, N. P. 



BLOOI>OOOr> WAI^EIiOXJSE. 



Had brick Avails ; sheds covered Avitli slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the ground plan 
annexed. Property of B. S. Skates & Co. 



Magnolia Street— 220 feet. 




SUED 100 FEET BV 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 325 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 5,8G0— $6,185 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Six Thousand One 
Hundred and ]^]ighty-rtve (G,185) Dollars to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 

JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY ANH COUNTY OF MOBILE, \ 
State of Alabama. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and swoni, the above named ]\Iaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstiiictiiii;' the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18CG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



lOE HOUSE. 

Was ii brick Imiltliiiii', two stories; covered witli slate ; finish- 
ed Avitli an ofilicc in lirst and second stories; divided into tliree 
divisions for vaidts for Ice; Aery nnicli sliattcred Imt not entirely 
destroyed; distant abonf ."{OO feet fnnn Avherc the explosion oc- 
curred ; bounded as described in the jiionnd i)lan annexed. Tlie 
buildinj;' Avas in use as a Fomuhy and ^Machine Sho]) by Ollis & 
Toidmin, whose loss was very larji'e. Pro])erty of N. W. Perry. 
Front Street— 107 feet. 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

lirick Work $ 4,225 

Lnnd)er, Slate and Labor tor I'oof :i,S~)2 

Lumber for Floors, Doors, AVindows, «S:c 1,720 

riasterino-Omces 250— §10,047 

We, the undersigned, ^faster Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the al)ove described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, Ten Thousaud and 
Fortv-seven (10,047) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Si-^ned] W.M. II. SADLER, :Mason. 
.IAS. BARNi:S. Cariiontcr. 
TIIOS. .1. 1{ILEY. Slater. 
CITY AXD COUNTY OF :\IOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Pnblic, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and uiade oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing- the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the In-ick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of o^ice, September, ISGO. 

CHAS. II. FONDE, X. P. 



ALABAMiA PItESS. 



Brick building ; two stories ; covered with slate ; containing 
Boiler, Engine, one 44mcli cylinder Tyler Press and one Duval 
Press, used for compressing cotton for shijiment, and a large 
amount of Machinery for grinding meal ; situated diagonally 
across Commerce and Lipscomb streets from where the explosion 
occurred and about 200 feet therefrom. The building was blown 
all to pieces and afterwards burned over, together with the sur- 
face of the wiiarf in front, 70 feet wide by 300 feet long, down to 
the piling, with what forage was on the wharf at the time, the 
Government using it for that purpose. Proi)erty of the estate 
of Wm. Jones, Jr. and Jonathan Emanuel. 
Front Street— 100 feet. 



PRESS. BOILER AND ENGINE. PRESS. 

TWO STORY BUILDING FOR COMPRESSING COTTON 
100 BY 80 FEET. 



KITCHEN 



OFFICE. 



■*89J OOT— la^J^S aoaoniraco 

MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork, I 7,028 

Lumber, Sljite, Gutters and Labor for Koof 4,800 

Gates, Office, Floors, Windows, &c 2,010 

Press and Machinery 18,500 

Damage to Wharf 2,000—834,338 

We, the undersigned, Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined carefully the 
above described jireniises since the explosion, and estimate that it will cost, as 
above specified, Tliirty-fourTliousand Three llrmdred and Thirty-eight (34,338) 
Dollars to rebuild the same. [Signed] WM. 11. SADLER, Mason. 

JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIKJS. J. RILEY, Slater. 
J. B. OLLIS, Machinist. 
JOHN KING, Wharf Constructor. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. J 

Personally ai)peared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
I^roperty, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of o^ce, September, 18G6. 

CIIAS. U. FONDE, N. P. 



AIKIIV'S WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick walls ; slieds covered with slate ; storage caiiacity 
about 7,000 bales of cotton; situated two squares from where the 
explosion occurred, and generally crushed down ; bounded as de- 
scribed in the ground plan annexed. IMoperty of John G. Aikin. 



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•*88J 002— ^88*i;S ssaaSuoo 

MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 2,491 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 10,953— $13,444 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above. Thirteen Thousand 
Four Hundred and Forty-four (13,444) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

.IAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 

TIIOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. / 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, tlie same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, i&c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



]M:OI3ILIi: FOUTTVDK^'. 



Is a brick buildiiiii-, two storios 



covcrod with slate ; situated 



four sciuarcs froiii where the expU)sioii oeeurred ; bounded as de- 
scribed ill the ground plan annexed. Property of B. S. Skates 
•S: Co., and put in order at a cost of $.'5,500. 



•;89j oei— ;89j;s oi^^s 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 
Cost of repairino- damage $3,500 

We, the nndersigned, jNIaster Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above si)ecitied, Three Thousand Five 
Hundred (;),500) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signc-d] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
TIIOS. .J. RILEY. Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ( 
State of Alabama. J 

I'ersonally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
mi^si<med and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to nu', and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &e., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office^ /September, 1800. 

CliAS. 11. FONDE, N. P. 



BEE«><' W^VltEIIOTJJSli:. 



Had brick -svalls ; sheds covered with slate; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred; bounded as described in the <>roun(] 
plan annexed. Was the i)roperty of John A. Campbell, Henry 
liright and estate of John (ioldtliwiiite. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR IlESTORATION. 

Brick Work 8 700 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 3,221 — $3,021 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully tlu'. above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Tliree Thousand 
:N^ine Hundred and Tweuty-<me (3,!)21) Dollars, to rebuild the 
sanu». 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
JAS. BARXES. Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. 1{ILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF :\[OBILE, ) 
State of Alaba^ia. ] 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ^Faster ^Mecliailics of 
Mobile, well knoM n to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimat<' for the cost of reconstructing tlic above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge ;uid belief, the same 
having been made in view of tlie ]U'eniises and due allowance 
made for the brick, «S:c., suitable for rcbuihling. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, ISGO. 

CHAS. H. rONDE, N. P. 



\VKLLX1V0T01V WAl^EIIOTJSE. 



Il.ad brick walls ; sheds covered witli slate ; storage capacity 
about 3,000 bales of cotton ; situated four squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; only i)artially destroyed ; bounded as 
described in the ground i)lan annexed. Property of W. H. 
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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $ 500 

Lumber, Slat^^" and Labor for Sheds 3,403 

$3,903 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described jjremises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified. Three Thousand 
Nine ]lundre<l and Three (3,003) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADbER, Mason. 
JAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TllOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. j 

Personally appeared before nie, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above muned Master Mechanics of 
Mobili', well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above <lescril)ed 
property to the best of their knowledg<' and belief, the same 
liaving been made in view of the jtremises and i\\u' allowance 
made for the brick, «S:c., suitable for rebuilding, 

(iiven under )iti/ hand and seal of office, Septeniher, 18GC. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, iV. P. 



3XILLER»S WAREHOUSE. 



Had brick Avails ; shed covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated four scjuares from where 
the explosion occurred 5 only partially destroyed ; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Property of William 
Miller, and put in order at a cost of 65,200. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Cost of restoration $5,200 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it cost, as above specified. Five Thousand Two 
Hundred (5,200) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. II. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

CITY AXD COUXTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Xotarj' Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property to the best of tlieir knowledg<' and belief, the same 
having been made in view of tlie premi.><es and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, JV. P. 



POMEROY & MARSHALL WAREHOUSE. 



Was a two-story brick building-, two Iniiidred and twenty- 
four feet by tifty-seven, and used by the United States Ordnance 
Department for storing Ammunition at the time of the explosion, 
which destroyed the buildinji' and all the buildings for many 
squares around; blew out the piHng from tlie foundation and the 
earth to the depth of ten feet. The roof was covered with 
slate ; with iron doors and shutters. The estimated loss or cost 
to restore the same is $1*2,500. Owned by the Estate of P. I>. 
Pomeroy. Bounded and described in ground plan annexed. 



Division between Goodman Warehouse. 



RyVIL. IlOA^D TPt^VCIC. 



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]W[l!!i;SIHHII*l*I WAIiEIIOUSE. 



Had brick walls; sliods covered witli slate; storage capacity 
about G,000 bales of cotton ; situated in the second square from 
wlierc the exjilosion occurred and was blown down ; bounded as 
described in the j^rouiid plan annexed. Property of Edward 
Begouen. 

Division Wall, 




Magnolia Street— 307 feet. 



MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ ;j,9()({ 

Lumber, Sla te and Labor for Sheds 13,420 

Gates and Gutters 545 



$17,931 

We, the undersij^ned, Master Meclianics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate tliat it will cost, as specified above. Seventeen Tliou- 
sand Nine Huiulred and Thirty-one (17,931) BolUirs to rebuild 
the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 

J AS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 

(3ITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 

State of Alabama. i 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master ^Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estinuite for the cost of reconstructing: the above described 
property, to the best of their kuowled<;e and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, «S:c., suitable for rebuilding. 

(riven under my hand and seal of office, ISeptemher, 180(}. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. F. 



h:a.3J[iltoiv waijehotjse. 



Had brick walls ; sheds covered Avitli slate ; storage capacity 
about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated three squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; only partially destroyed ; bounded as 
described in the ground plan annexed. Property of estate of 
John Scott. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brick Work $ GOO 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 4,5G8 

.§5,108 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as specified above, Five Thousand One 
Hundred and Sixty-eight (5,108) Dollars, to rebuild the same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Masou. 
JAS. BARNES. Carpenter. 
THOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF 3r033ILE, \ 
State op Alaba^ia. j 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ]\Iaster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowicdgt' and belief, the same 
having been made in view of the i)remises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and .seal of office., September., 18C0. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, .V. P. 



STATE P»rtESS WAPiEHOUSE. 



Had brick walls ; .sheds covered with slate ; storage capacity 

about 4,000 bales of cotton ; situated lour squares from where the 

explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the ffround j)lan 

annexed. Property of Thomas Stalsworth, Shackelford, and 

Skates «& Co., one-third each. The machinery removed from the 

premises. 

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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $2,100 

Lumber, Slate and Labor for Sheds 9,747 — $11,847 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described premises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, Eleven Thousand 
Eight ITnndred and Forty Seven (11,847) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Si<,aicd! WM. II. SADLER, M.ison. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 

(3ITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 

State op Alabama. ] 

Pers(mally ai)i)eared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named ]\[aster Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
liaving been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for the brick, &c., .suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under mif hand atid seal of o^e, September, 18GG. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



Had brick walls ; shed covered with slate ; storage capacity 
about 3,000 bales of cotton ; situated two squares from where 
the explosion occurred ; bounded as described in the ground 
plan annexed. Owned by estate of Sanford Cooley. 



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MECHANICS' ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION. 

Brickwork $1,9G0 

Lumber, Slate a nd Labor for Sheds 7,o3G 



$9,490 

We, the undersigned. Master Mechanics of Mobile, examined 
carefully the above described i)remises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above specified, i^ine Thousand 
Four Hundred and Ninety-six (9,490) Dollars, to rebuild the 
same. 

[Signed] WM. H. SADLER, Mason. 
J AS. BARNES, CariH-nter. 
TllOS. J. RILEY, Slater. 



CITY AND COUNTY OF MOBILE, ) 
State of Alabama. ] 

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, duly com- 
missioned antl sworn, the above named ^Master Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
just estimate for the cost of reconstructing the above described 
property to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
iiaving been made in view of the premises and due allowance 
made for tlu' brick, ^c, suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of office, September, ISCO. 

CHAS. H. FONDE, X. R 



01i:0L0>f^V W^VltEHOUSE. 



Mad brick walls ; sheds covered Avitli slate; storage capacity 
about S,000 bales of cotton ; situated on the first s(|uare south 
of where the explosion occurred; bounded as described in the 
ground i)lan annex<'d; contained at the time of the explosion 
about L*, ()(>(> bales of cotton, all of which were burned. Property 
of y. W. Perry. 

Adams Street— 224 feet. 



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.AiEciiANics' estimxVtp: for restoration. 

Brickwork $ 7,SG0 

Lumber, Slate, Gutters & Labor for Sheds & Gates 18,404 
Floors, 325 squares on brick ] tiers ,'>,500 



-$20,824 

We, the undersigned, blaster ]\rechanics of ^Mobile, examined 
carefully the above desciilu'd i)remises since the explosion, and 
estimate that it will cost, as above sitecitied. Twenty-nine Thou- 
sand I':iglit Hundred and TMcnty-four (20,824) Dollars, to re- 
build the same. 

[Signed] WM. U. SADLER, Mason. 
.IAS. BARNES, Carpenter. 
TIIOS. .1. RILEY, Slater. 
CITY AND COUNTY OF MOrULE, ) 
State of Alabama. ) 

Personally apix-ared before me, a Xotaiy Public, duly com- 
missioned and sworn, the above named Master ^Mechanics of 
Mobile, well known to me, and made oath that the above is a 
Just estimate tor the cost of reconstructing the above described 
pro])erty to the best of their knowledge and belief, the same 
liaving been made in view of tlu' ]n'emises and due allowance 
nnnle for the brick, &.r., suitable for rebuilding. 

Given under my hand and seal of opice, tSeptembet\ 18(i(i. 

CliAS. H. FONDE, N. P. 



The Battle House is a large five-story building for i>ublic 
entertaiiiiueut, kept as a Hotel, situated on tbe corner of lloyal 
and St. Francis streets, ten squares from wbere tbe explosion 
occurred. Owned by a Sto(;k Company, and put in order by 
tlieir direction at a cost of $3,000. 

Ollts & Toulmin's Foundry and Machine Shop, situated 
between Lii)scomb and Adams street, on Front street, one square 
from wbere tbe explosion occurred. Tbe building was Brick, in 
wbicb tbey carried on tbeir business, was almost entirely de- 
stroyed and tbrown down, breaking down tbeir macbinery and 
covering it up in tbe mass of ruins. Tbe loss from tbe destruc- 
tion of macbinery, materials and patterns, $7,000. 

Chas. a. Gilbert and L. M. Wilson's Two-Story Brick- 
Store, situated on tbe south-east corner of St. Anthony and 
^yater streets, 100 feet front on each street, partially destroyed 
and cost to repair it $6,!iOO. 

Estate of John B. Toulmin's Brick Building, on the 
south-west corner of St. Joseph and Congress streets, 50 feet by 
150, and would cost to rebuild it $5,000. 

John 'D. Eagland's Brick House and Kitchen, and a 
Brick Stable, 40 feet by 200 feet, all covered with slate, corner of 
Adams and Royal streets, and would cost to repair them $4,000. 
Also, on a three-story Brick Building on tbe west side of Koyal 
street, between St. Louis and St. Anthony streets, $500. 

James Barnes's Three-Story Brick Store, No. 44 North 
Commerce street to Front street, 80 feet by 30 ; cost to repair 
the roof, windows, walls, gutters and plastering, $2,500. For 
repairs on James Barnes's residence, south-east corner of St. Jo- 
seph and Adams streets, roof, brick work, plastering, windows, 
&c., $1,875. Total, $4,375. 

Thos. J. Eiley's Five Brick Buildings damaged; one 
situated on Jackson street, east side, between State and Adams 
streets ; one on Congress, north side, between Jackson and Joa- 
chim streets ; one on Conception street, east side, between State 
and Congress, and two on south side of State street, between 
Royal and St. Joseph streets. For repairs to roof, walls, win- 
dows, &c., $1,800. 



John S. Gliddon's Two Brick Houses (two stories) and 
Kitchens, situated on the west side of St. Joseph street, between 
State and Congress streets; damaged the roof, walls and win- 
dows, $1,000. 

Charles A. Gilbert's Brick Buildings, two stories, one 
situated on the north-east corner of Water and St. Anthony 
streets, 150 feet on Water street and 100 feet on St. Anthony 
street, and one on the west side of Commerce, between State and 
St. Anthony streets, damaged, and cost to repair the walls and 
roof $12,300. 

Mrs. Eliza Battle's Four Brick Stores, three stories, 
situated on the west side of Commerce, from St. Anthony to St. 
Louis streets, were damaged and cost to repair the same, $9,049. 
Also, one Store on the east side of Commerce, between St. Louis 
and St. Michael streets, $2,590. Total, $11 645. 

Joseph T. Wiswall's Brick Stores were damaged, and 
cost to repair them as follows : 
Three-story Building, 100 feet square, north-east corner of 

St. Louis and Water streets $1,759 

Two-story Building, 33 feet by 100, north-west corner of 

Water and St. Anthony streets 150 

Two-story Building, No. 12, St. Francis street 50 

Two three-story Buildings, Nos. 116 and 118 Commerce 

street, between Government and Church 50 

Total $2,009 

Foundry and Machine Shop and Brick Building, covered 
with slate, two stories, situated on the south-east corner of Wa- 
ter and State streets, the property of the estate of O. Sibley, 
damaged in the roof and walls, and cost to repair the same $700. 

Blacksmith Shop on the north-west corner of Water and 
State streets, the property of T. B. Lyons, damaged in the roof 
and walls, and cost to repair the same $500. 

John H. Garner's Four-Story Brick Building, covered 
with slate, on the south-east corner of Koyal and Lipscomb 
streets, 100 feet on each street, and known as the "Garner 
House," kept for public entertainment, situated two squares from 
where the explosion occurred, and much damaged in the roof, 
walls, windows and plastering, and cost to repair the same 
$8,800. 



.Jonathan Emanuel's Bkick Stores and Warehouses 
(lainaged, and cost to repair them as follows : 
Tliroc Stores, three stories, Ix'twccn St. Louis and St. Mi- 
chael streets, thronj;h Ironi Front to Connnerce streets, 
and cost to repair the siime $7,500 

Three Stores, three stories, north side St. Michael, between 

Water and Commerce streets, Nos. G, 8 and 10 3,000 

Two Warehouses, north side of St. Michael, between Wa- 
ter and Koyal stie(^ts, and (-(Kst to repair the same ."),000 

Two Wareliouscs, north side of St. Michael, between Wa- 
ter and Ivoval streets, and cost to repair the same 2,000 

Total ;... $17,500 



MoniLK AND Ohio IIailkoad Fkekiht Depot was a large 
si)acious structure, extending from Hunt street north past Blood- 
good street, and about four hundred feet in length by over one 
hundred feet wide. The office in front, on Hunt street, is two 
stories, built of brick, 100 feet by 30. The Depot, alternately of 
brick supi)orts, filled in with windows and doors, and were much 
injured. ])articularly in the frame of the roof and covering, and 
cost to repair the same, say $25,000. 

Also — Their Passenger Depot, a Wooden Structure, about 
three hundred feet by fifty, situated on the south side of Hunt 
to Lii)sconib street, and much damaged in the roof, and cost to 
restore the same, $."^,000. 



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